LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Statement by the British Ambassador to Armenia on the parliamentary elections I welcome the preliminary findings of the OSCE/ODIHR election observation mission following Armenia's parliamentary elections held on 7 June 2026, as set out here: ODIHR preliminary findings to which the UK contributed observers alongside 41 other states. OSCE/ODIHR observers noted that election day was orderly and professionally condu...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Belgium, France, Germany, Greece, Italy, Norway, the United Kingdom, the United States, the African Union (AU), the European Union (EU), the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD), the League of Arab States (LAS), and the United Nations (UN) reaffirm their shared and unwavering commitment to the people of Sudan and to a peaceful, democratic, and stable future for the country, as well as to the sovereign...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: The government is launching the advisory AI Growth Labs, a new advisory sandbox designed to accelerate the development and deployment of AI products and services by helping innovators navigate existing regulatory frameworks with greater confidence. Legal services will be the first sector to participate, following strong industry demand and we know it is an area where clearer, more joined-up information within exi...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * People with a range of eye conditions will get more accurate referrals as optometrists gain direct access to NHS digital systems * Government investment will roll out the NHS e-Referral serviceto every optical practice with an NHS contract in England, cutting unnecessary hospital trips and reducing pressure on GPs * New NHS England guidance on glaucoma will help hundreds of thousands of more patients receive fol...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: This statement provides an update on the AAIB investigation into an accident involving a kit-built Pulsar XP aircraft, G-CKIS. During the approach to land the engine lost power and the pilot made a forced landing in a field just short of the runway. The field was soft with long grass and on touchdown the aircraft spun round causing damage to the wing, fuselage and propeller. The investigation into this accident, ...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: A majormilestonein the preservation ofGreatBritain's industrial heritage has been reached with the launch of afree online toolgiving the public access to thousands of historical coal mining plans. Thisdigitised collection brings together detailed maps and plans from formercollieriesacross England,Scotlandand Wales, offering an extraordinary view into the history of local landscapes, mining operations, and the liv...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * More than £11 million in funding available for organisations to help customers with their tax affairs. * Voluntary and Community sector organisations invited to bid for funding from today. * Successful organisations will receive three-year funding grants from April 2027. HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has pledged more than £11 million to support customers who need extra help, as it launches the latest ...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Beagle 2 touched down on Mars on Christmas Day 2003 but fell silent and was presumed lost for over a decade. In January 2015, NASA imagery confirmed it had landed safely and precisely on target - its silence likely caused by a single solar panel failing to fully deploy. Host sites include the National Space Centre in Leicester, the Science Museum in London, Jodrell Bank in Cheshire, the Open University in Milton ...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: Parents will soon get clear, practical guidance to help them manage their children's screen use - which could include advice on when a child should get their first smartphone.  At the same time, ministers are taking action to shape how technology is used in schools, helping children benefit from innovation while giving parents and teachers greater confidence that the tools used...
LONDON, June 8 -- The government of the United Kingdom issued the following news: * Former Which? director and former board member of the FCA Richard Lloyd OBE, seeks views as he begins his Independent Review. * Evidence collected will help shape recommendations to Government ahead of the Review 's final recommendations in October 2026. * Government has been clear it will act quickly where the evidence shows action is needed to protect access to banking services in the UK. Communities, busines...